Santa Maria, California vs. Covington, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covington, Louisiana is 18.9% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $48,682 in Covington, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Louisiana is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Covington
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Covington, LA
Compared to Santa Maria, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower